Etiquette & Social Skill Classes for Children

Children who have good manners are more likeable, comfortable and confident. However, they often need to hear from a third party that manners matter in order to start practicing them. Clise Etiquette teaches and reinforces the manners and social skills your children need to succeed socially, and later, professionally. Your children will learn important skills that help them to be poised, polished and polite whether they are interacting with adults or peers.

In-Person Seattle Class: Modern Manners for Modern Kids, for ages 7 to 12

Treat your children to a fun and educational manners program. In this three-hour program children will learn the social skills and table manners that will help them to become polite, confident and self-assured young people.

Topics include:

  • Why manners matter
  • The importance of courtesy and respect
  • Introductions and handshakes
  • Conversation skills
  • Table manners and polite dining
  • Dining etiquette – navigating the place setting, napkin dos and don'ts, setting the table, using utensils properly

2025 Dates:

  • October 12, 11:00am to 2:00pm (Woodinville)
  • November 11, 8:30 to 11:30am (Seattle)

Dates don't work for you? We offer private classes and lessons. If you're interested in those options please contact us for information.

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Location: varies, please see registration site.
Class fee: $192. Fee includes handouts, a laminated place setting placemat and a three-course lunch or two-course breakfast.

Cancellation Policy
Cancellations received 14 days before the class are refundable minus a $25 administration fee. Cancellations received less than 14 days before the class are not refundable. Transfer requests received no less than 14 days before the class may be possible if the same class is offered at a later date.

To cover the food and venue charges, if fewer than eight children for classes and camps are registered 14 days before the class, the class may be cancelled and refunds issued. You will not be charged a fee.

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Class Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received up to 10 days before the class are refundable minus a $25 administration fee.  Cancellations received less than ten days before the class are not refundable.

To cover the food and venue charges, if fewer than eight people are registered seven days before the class, the class will be canceled and refunds issued.

Testimonials

We had Arden teach an etiquette course to two young kids (ages 8 and 10) and even now they are using her examples when eating or introducing themselves. She was personable, professional, and made the lesson interactive and interesting, especially for the age group. We really enjoyed working with her and send our highest recommendations to those who are wanting to pick up a lesson for themselves or a group.

Ilona Lebed
Executive personal assistant

I wanted to tell you that you’re etiquette classes are great! I have been able to learn so much from your classes. Thank you for all your help.

Riya

On behalf of Ellie and Lucy, I wish to thank you very much for the outstanding job in presenting good manners, etiquette and introductions as well as many other interesting tidbits, one of which I didn’t know. The girls really enjoyed this adventure.

Marcy Rice

I wanted to write this email to let you know how much I enjoyed your online etiquette class! I’ve learned so much this week from your classes and I can’t wait for quarantine to be over so I can show off my new manners. I wanted to say how thankful I am to you for helping me become a better person all in one week.

Camila

Celia really, REALLY enjoyed yesterday’s session. She came down to my office to introduce herself as part of her homework. She was beaming with confidence. In fact, she was so inspired by the class she’s now reading a book called “The New Etiquette” that my mom gave me; published in 1940. Thank you for the impact you’ve had on our little lady.

Colin Chapman

Thank you so much for a great class. Both of my boys were so happy after the class. Full of stories and even asked if they could go to the second one!

Ann Allen
2017-allstarwinner

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